Job Description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires a Fleet Controller for their Distribution Centre in Midrand. You will be required to monitor driver and vehicle behaviour by identifying any potential security risk pertaining to the transportation of Dis-Chem stock to defined destination.Minimum RequirementsEssential:

• Grade 12 Matric or Senior Certificate
• PSIRA Registered
• Minimum of 2 3 years experience in Fleet control using a Vehicle Tracking system

Advantageous:

• Certificate in Logistics/Supply Chain
• Accreditation with PSIRA (Grade B)

Job Specification
Fleet Tracking:

• Track and monitor Dis-Chem Vehicles on Web based tracking system to eliminate vehicle loss to the business progress of deliveries.
• Ensure delivery schedule is adhered to and directly follow-up on vehicle standing time with driver.
• Monitors drive cams and compile reports relating to vehicle movement.
• Monitor any unauthorized stops using Web based tracking programs and alert drivers and management.
• Provide regular updates and responses regarding route queries, incidents, suspicious etc..
• Conduct regular route audits and inspections at all identified routes based on route debrief by drivers.
• Monitor and report on any faulty tracking units or hindrances to the tracking tool.

• Monitor of diesel usage and identify possible risk areas.

• Manage and monitor high jacking, ensuring that the vehicle is tracked and communicating to the relevant tracking companies and reactions teams.

• Monitor excessive speeding by drivers and report to Dispatch Manager were necessary.

• Ensure that all reports have been completed on the OB (Occurrence Book) and online system during every shift.

Risk Control:

• Mitigate risk by investigating deviations and unauthorized stoppages by vehicle.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to plan route to determine the most efficient route to customers or suppliers in order to optimize utilization where applicable.
• Investigate general employee transgressions.
• Conduct security application and equipment health checks on the vehicle systems.

Communication:

• Communicate with vehicle drivers to ensure they comply with SOPs procedure to minimize cargo risk factors where required.
• Ensure that in the case of an accident/emergency all relevant departments are contacted (i.e. maintenance, admin, insurance, ambulance, SAPS) and ensure that E-mail/SMSs are forwarded to management and clients to inform them accordingly.
• Escalate any unresolved problems to management.

General:

• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.

CompetenciesEssential:

• Develops fresh ideas that provide solutions to all types of workplace challenges. Makes timely, informed decisions that take into account the facts, goals, constraints, and risks.
• Conveys ideas and facts verbally using language. Understands and learns from what others say.
• Addresses customer questions in a timely manner. Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables. Interacts with people effectively. Able and willing to share and receive information.
• Diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks. Demonstrating an underlying drive to ensure that quality Is not compromised. It includes the identification and maintenance of standards to meet the needs of the company, together with a desire for accuracy and order. Corrects mistakes and takes action to ensure they do not re-occur.
• Generates ideas for improvement, takes advantage of opportunities, and suggests innovations. Does more than required. Maintains composure in highly stressful or advance situations. Displays emotional resilience and the ability to withstand pressure on an on-going basis. Seeks support from others when necessary and uses appropriate coping techniques. Able to be relied on as honest and truthful.

Special conditions of employment:

• Occasional traveling
• South African Citizen
• MIE, clear criminal and credit
• Drivers license and/or own reliable transport
• Periodic polygraph to be conducted as per the industry standard

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chems approved Employment Equity Plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chems Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.

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